At the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) headquarters in Ebute-Metta, Lagos, Pastor Enoch Adeboye spoke passionately during a thanksgiving service and special intercessory prayers for Nigeria’s security and paramilitary forces. He stressed the vital importance of prayer in keeping the country from descending into deeper troubles.
Addressing critics who question the tangible outcomes of continuous fasting and prayer, Pastor Adeboye responded with conviction:
“Some people wonder, ‘Why keep praying and fasting—what’s the use?’ I just smile. Without those prayers, Nigeria’s situation would be far worse than it is now. We must never give up.”
He emphasized that God remains in control of national matters and that He guides those in leadership positions. Adeboye cautioned that even a short break in intercession could bring severe consequences.
“God reigns over human affairs. If the prayer warriors stopped praying for just one week, the difference would be alarming. So let’s keep praying—He turns the hearts of kings wherever He wishes.”
Speaking on the theme “Shadow of the Almighty,” Pastor Adeboye shared accounts of divine protection over RCCG members and properties. One example included a flood in the United States that destroyed all homes on a street except for the one hosting an RCCG fellowship. In another case, a fire along Otedola Bridge in Lagos spared an RCCG building while nearby structures burned to the ground. He credited these moments to God’s invisible yet powerful protection over the church.
“There’s something undeniably special about the RCCG,” he said. “There’s a spiritual covering—unseen, yet incredibly real.”
He wrapped up the message by encouraging believers to remain committed to prayer and faith, asserting that true safety lies under God’s protection, not in human efforts.
Earlier in the service, Pastor Folu Adeboye led prayers for peace in Nigeria and wisdom for the country’s leaders, asking God to guide the president and grant him peace throughout his time in office.
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